Stephen May

Cancer care is at a crossroads. Younger patients are demanding the psychological support their parents never received. It’s time to move from awareness to action — and make mental-health care a standard part of cancer treatment. 👉 linkedin.com/pulse/new-gene…

Why does modern life feel so empty? How to rebuild meaning, community, and mental health in an age of distraction. ausapress.com/p/978192311410…

If progress made us happier, why are mental-health rates still rising? Cultural Deceptions reveals how modern culture undermines wellbeing—and what we can do about it. ausapress.com/p/978192311410…

'𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. 𝗜𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆.' Thrilled to see this new title about to go to press. Ashley Humphrey’s 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 — 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬. A bold, evidence-based look at how modern culture’s obsession with success, competition and consumption quietly undermines our psychological wellbeing. 👉 Download a free extract at ausapress.com/p/forthcoming-…

We don’t burn out because we’re weak — we burn out because we forget we’re human. Self-care isn’t self-indulgence. It’s maintenance for your mind, your body, and your boundaries. The Clever Self-Care Guide reminds us to care the way we work: with purpose and compassion.

The book every man with prostate cancer — and every partner — should read. When prostate cancer enters your life, you don’t have to face it alone. Facing the Tiger gives men and their families the guidance and strength to move forward together. Practical, honest, supportive.

**“ADHD isn’t about being broken. It’s about brains that work differently. Therapy works best when it meets the brain where it is — not where the textbook says it should be. That’s the heart of neuro-affirming ADHD care. A new book from Dr Kerry Chillemi shows how. 👉 ausapress.com/p/978192311406…

𝗪𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. ausapress.com/p/978192564465…

Oncology teams know psychological care is vital — and guidelines demand it. But health administrators hesitate, fearing costs outweigh outcomes. Low-intensity interventions prove the opposite: high impact, low cost, scalable, accessible. It’s time to invest.

‼️Turn evidence into action. Embed psychological care NOW in cancer treatment. This low-intensity, evidence-based approach was developed to help oncology teams integrate psychological care into routine practice. 👉 Ready‐to‐use 👉 Cost-effective 👉 Scalable across public services ausapress.com/cancer-psych-c…

What if every cancer patient could receive psychological care — no matter where they live? This tool makes it possible: ✅ Equitable, scalable, sustainable ✅ Low-risk, high-return ✅ Enhances experience, improves outcomes, supports professionals. ausapress.com/p/978192564465…

Bookings now open for our Compassion Focused Therapy Intro Workshop. @JamesNKirby and I are can't wait for the chance to run this workshop again, March 18-20 in Brisbane 2026. Lots of new stuff: research & practice! Details below: trybooking.com/events/landing…

🧠✨ Struggling with stress, procrastination, or motivation? Bounce back with The Rubber Brain—a toolkit from 5 leading psychologists to help you reset, refocus & thrive in study, work & life.👉 Get your copy: ausapress.com/p/the-rubber-b… #Resilience #MentalHealth #StudyTips

🎶 How did Luciano Pavarotti transform from a young tenor in despair to a legend who filled Central Park with 500,000 voices of awe? Discover the science + magic behind his artistry in Joseph Talia’s new book: 👉 ausapress.com/p/pavarotti-te… #Opera #Pavarotti #VocalTechnique

This Australian psycho-oncology resource helps nurses & oncologists offer brief psychological care in routine appointments. It uses current staff more efficiently, is high-impact, low-cost, scalable, sustainable. Available NOW. @CancerAustralia @POCOG1 @hagsie @COSAoncology

Australian Academic Press are currently having a 15% off sale for a limited time, so The Gifts of Compassion is available at a great price. It would be a great honour if you would add my little offering to your bookshelf. Thanks so much! @StephenMay_AAP ausapress.com/p/the-gifts-of…

I present my case ... The use of low-intensity psychological interventions in clinical cancer treatment demonstrates a commitment to comprehensive, patient-centred care by offering accessible, flexible support that meets diverse patient needs. @PeterMacCC @GenesisCare